NAPSO and Spud Smart Present

December 17, 10 AM PST

Mid‑Storage Health Check: Diagnosing and Managing Problems

Join us for a practical webinar co-hosted by NAPSO and Spud Smart on Dec. 17 at 10 am PST. This informative session will focus on troubleshooting mid-storage potato issues, covering essential topics such as CO₂ balance, humidity control, and disease identification.


Featuring expert insights from Dr. Sastry Jayanty, a postharvest biology specialist at Colorado State University, and Dr. Amanda Gevens, an extension pathologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, participants will learn how to effectively manage storage conditions and detect early signs of common problems like soft rot and pink rot.

​​​​​​​Expect to gain valuable knowledge from case studies and visual diagnoses provided by experienced field specialists—essential tools to ensure quality and minimize losses during potato storage.

What You Will Learn In The Webinar

  • Understand how to balance CO₂ and humidity levels in both partially filled and full storage facilities.

  • Learn to detect condensation and wet floor issues caused by air leaks or improper fan management.

  • Identify early signs of soft rot, pink rot, Fusarium dry rot, and pressure bruising.

  • Gain insights from case studies and visual diagnoses provided by field specialists.

  • NAPSO & Spud Smart

    Co-Hosts

  • Dr. Sastry Jayanty

    Professor and Extension Specialist, Postharvest Biology Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Colorado State University

  • Dr. Amanda Gevens

    Professor, Extension Specialist, and Associate Chair, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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